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Tag: Essaouira
What I’m listening to before the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival from 21 to 23 June 2018
It’s almost time for the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Festival to take over the laid-back town of Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. Held this year from 21… Read more “What I’m listening to before the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival from 21 to 23 June 2018”
Carpets, rural living and arts in Essaouira An interview with artist Kathy Lucoff Godin
Whether it is a herd of sheep thundering by as I walk to the little store near my home, someone walking through an old painted door, carpets… Read more “Carpets, rural living and arts in Essaouira An interview with artist Kathy Lucoff Godin”
Where to stay in Essaouira Morocco
You see, I don’t really want to share this secret with you out of fear that my preferred retreat in Essaouira will no longer be available when I… Read more “Where to stay in Essaouira Morocco”
Merry Christmas from Morocco
This year I’m spending Christmas in Morocco. Essaouira to be exact. You see, during summer break I decided I was tired of airport travel and with all… Read more “Merry Christmas from Morocco”
Essaouira’s Festival of Atlantic Andalusian Music
It all started during a week-long adventure through Andalusia with one of my favourite gals. We had arrived in Cordoba where it was raining heavily, so we… Read more “Essaouira’s Festival of Atlantic Andalusian Music”
Life in Marrakech, summer lovin’ edition
Summertime has come to an end. With cooler temperatures, the return of clients and high season just around the corner, the days of lazy morning coffees, afternoon… Read more “Life in Marrakech, summer lovin’ edition”
Just back from: Essaouira Morocco
Ok, so I returned a few days ago to Marrakech, but I needed to adjust from a fabulous weekend. The laid-back medina for wandering, hassle-free shopping with… Read more “Just back from: Essaouira Morocco”
Life in Morocco, May edition
Another month has come to an end and what a month it was! One that can only be described as enriching. You see I started the month off… Read more “Life in Morocco, May edition”
The countdown to the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival is on!
Locals gathered around in the streets, on the rooftops and over gates. It was my first festival and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. But as the… Read more “The countdown to the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival is on!”
Visiting Essaouira’s artists’ studios
It was a Sunday morning in Essaouira when I headed off to the joutiya (flea market) with Maroc-o-phile for some cool hunting. We rummaged through old silk… Read more “Visiting Essaouira’s artists’ studios”
A little piece of heaven (and it’s for sale)
It’s been my retreat in between events and special projects this high season. My little piece of heaven on Earth. The place I look forward to going… Read more “A little piece of heaven (and it’s for sale)”
Essaouira, the place to be in Morocco!
It’s that time of year. The time of year when the heat turns up in Marrakech and I, along with most Moroccans and European tourists, head to… Read more “Essaouira, the place to be in Morocco!”
That back-to-school feeling
Remember that feeling of tiredness the first few weeks of a new semester caused by waking up early, focusing on new subjects, readjusting to a routine? Well… Read more “That back-to-school feeling”
The best of Morocco’s Atlantic Coast
As foreigners flock to Morocco, and locals head off on holiday after celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, it seems like everyone is on holiday here in… Read more “The best of Morocco’s Atlantic Coast”
A special venue at the Gnaoua and World Music Festival
The venue was unique: the rooftop of Bastion Bab Marrakech in Essaouira Morocco. The decor was appropriate: Moroccan carpets and dotted with colourful poufs for lounging about.… Read more “A special venue at the Gnaoua and World Music Festival”
Gnaoua World Music Festival – Opening Day
We stumbled upon the parade at just the right time. The colourful musicians were making their way through the old medina of Essaouira as the famous sounds… Read more “Gnaoua World Music Festival – Opening Day”
Mandy on Music – Oum
One of the best things about going to Essaouira are the little music shops and the friendly shopkeepers only too excited to share their favourites musicians. And… Read more “Mandy on Music – Oum”
Must-see Morocco
Since moving to Morocco, I’ve had several visitors and through writing this blog I’ve had several people contact me about what to see and do in Morocco.… Read more “Must-see Morocco”
Essaouira, my favourite city escape
What’s blue and white and filled with beauty? The old city of Essaouira of course. Located just two hours from Marrakech, it’s the perfect two-day escape from… Read more “Essaouira, my favourite city escape”